1 Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1823) front 1 Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1823) back
1 Rupee - Alamgir II 1172 (1823) photo
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1 Rupee - Alamgir II

1172 (1823) year
Silver 11.66 g 26.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Madras Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1172 (1823)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1691-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.66 g
Diameter
26.6 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#17862
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Legend in Persian:Zarb Arcat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus

Lettering:
ممنت مانوس
سنه ٦ جلوس
ضرب اركات

Translation: Struck at Arcot in his 6th year of tranquil prosperity.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Although mint name on coin is Arcot, these coins were minted 1823-25 AD at the Calcutta mint

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Silver and weighing 11.66g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Alamgir II in 1823, which was a time of significant cultural and economic change in India, with the British East India Company's influence growing in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1172 (1823)  - - - - - -

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